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Top WCBD News

Hamas says it released Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander

Gaza War Hostage Crisis · Gaza

Hamas says it released Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander

42% Center coverage: 237 sources

Hamas released US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, who has been held in Gaza since October 2023, on Monday afternoon. The handover took place in Khan Younis – in the southern Gaza Strip – amid direct talks between Hamas and the United States aimed at reaching a ceasefire in Gaza. See the Story

Opening statements are expected in the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sex trafficking trial

Sean 'Diddy' Combs · United States

Opening statements are expected in the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sex trafficking trial

50% Center coverage: 236 sources

Newsom wants California cities to 'immediately' ban homeless encampments

Gavin Newsom · California

Newsom wants California cities to 'immediately' ban homeless encampments

44% Left coverage: 72 sources

Blindspots

Pope Leo XIV's Creole heritage highlights complex history of racism and the church in America

Pope Leo XIV's Creole heritage highlights complex history of racism and the church in America

Pope Leo XIV's Creole heritage highlights complex history of racism and the church in America

US Politics · Massachusetts

Harvard president decries ‘unlawful’ Trump actions in letter to McMahon

63% Center coverage: 35 sources

Harvard University President Alan Garber sent a letter to Education Secretary Linda McMahon on Monday decrying the actions of the Trump administration against his school while stressing areas of concern shared by both sides. See the Story

Firefighters · Milwaukee

5th person dies from blaze that forced residents to jump from Milwaukee apartment building windows

69% Center coverage: 26 sources

Mexico · Mexico

Local Mexican restaurant working to raise money for late employee

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

SULLIVAN'S ISLAND (WCBD) --After the tragic drowning at Breach Inlet, a local Mexican restaurant is working to raise money to send their employee's remains back to his family in Mexico. Customers at Agave and Azul Mexicano locations in the Lowcountry can contribute to the restaurant group's efforts to send one of their employee's back home for a funeral. "The response has been amazing. The community has really come together and done their part,"…Read Article

Social Media · South Carolina

Rep. Nancy Mace suing Sullivan's Island businessman for defamation over social media posts

Coverage: 2 sources

Congresswoman accuses Lowcountry businessman of "repugnant, vile and noxious character attacks."See the Story

Apps · North Carolina

Carolina AGs joined by other states in targeting WeChat over alleged fentanyl-related money laundering

44% Right coverage: 9 sources

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- Attorneys General from six states are joining together for a bipartisan effort to target WeChat over alleged money laundering of fentanyl funds. North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson is leading the group. On Monday, he was joined by one of the supporting AGs, South Carolina's Alan Wilson, as well as Charlotte Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police. WeChat is one of the largest messaging platforms internationally…See the Story

Morris, the alligator in 'Happy Gilmore,' dies at over 80 years old

91% Center coverage: 11 sources

DENVER (KDVR) - The alligator movie star once featured in such films as "Happy Gilmore" and “Dr. Dolittle 2” died at 80-plus years old. On Sunday, the Colorado Gator Farm posted on Facebook about the passing of their oldest alligator, Morris. The gator was known for his work in several movies and television shows before retiring at Colorado Gators Reptile Park. Jay Young puts on a show for visitors at Colorado Gators and Reptile Park in the San …See the Story

Pope Leo XIV · Vatican City

Leo XIV’s brother recalls feeling of ‘disbelief’ over his sibling becoming pope

56% Center coverage: 218 sources

When white smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel revealing that a new pope had been chosen, John Prevost turned on his television in Illinois, called his niece and they watched in awe as his brother’s name was announced.“She started screaming because it was her uncle and I was in the moment of disbelief that this cannot be possible because it’s too far from what we thought would happen,” Prevost said Thursday in an interview with The Associated Press from his home in New Lenox, Illinois.See the Story

Charleston, South Carolina · Charleston

Metal fabricator announces $3.7 million expansion of Ladson facility

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) -- A sheet metal contractor is set to grow its footprint in Charleston County with a planned multimillion-dollar expansion of its Ladson plant. Alpha Sheet Metal Works plans to add 24,000 square feet to its current facility on Hamburg Road to increase fabrication capabilities, according to county officials. The $3.7 million investment is expected to create 14 new jobs. “The expansion of Alpha Sheet Metal Works not …See the Story

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